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Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… says Antawn Perkins , Trayshawna's father. "My wife and I always discussed where we could have been had we had real … classroom and dreaming of a career as a pediatrician. She was also recently nominated to attend the Congress of Future … After graduating Thomas was connected with a job at Sigma Machine. She works in the assembly area and builds parts for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence … mathematics has advanced data analysis across fields from machine learning to cybersecurity. He is a prolific scholar …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, which was constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The students … from Western at the end of April and were whisked away weeks later for a two-week tour of China alongside … what it looks like to use the plastic injection molding machines, which I hadn't seen in person before, so that was …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… says Asher. "Autonomous vehicles, which require no human-machine interaction, have the potential to enable new … In fact, this is just one of several ongoing projects underway in Asher's lab, which puts students on the cutting edge … define the research by involving a younger generation that was born with technology at their fingertips." Springboard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to at his two … "We had punch cards we had to write our programs on and use machine language, just putting a bunch of ones and zeros in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … an astronaut," says Jacob Ganzak , who took a giant leap toward that goal by securing multiple internships at NASA.  … designing and creating things now that shape the scientific machine for generations to come." BACK TO THE CLASSROOM The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … emphasize enough that the magic for me in the late 1980s was the special feeling WMU somehow provided. There was something comforting and welcoming that was ubiquitous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… the work of leading researchers who are moving the needle toward the future of business.  Combating inflationary … push for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to streamline operations. By integrating … technology and automation, Curkovic’s research paves the way for more resilient and efficient supply chains capable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

W Magazine

… Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost? Submitted by Erin Flynn on … that could redefine the future and revolutionize the way we communicate, work and live—for better or worse. Drs. … of ending up living in a world where humans and intelligent machines can flourish together." ON THE LEADING EDGE As AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771